The Denver Broncos were knocked out of the playoffs following a 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, ending their impressive season.
Going into the year, the Broncos were given an over/under line of 5.5 wins in 2024. Denver ended up smashing the over with a 10-7 record, but their overachieving season came to an end in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.
Following the loss in Buffalo, Broncos pass rusher Nik Bonitto gave a teary interview to Scotty Gange of 9News.
“Knowing the kind of work that we put in this year, and we didn’t get the result that we wanted — it stings,” Bonitto said. “But I’m also proud because I know how many doubters we proved wrong this year. And how many people didn’t have us for nothing. We didn’t care, we just came to work every week, so I was really proud of the guys.”
Inside the #Broncos locker room with a tearful Nik Bonitto after their season ending loss in Buffalo. #9sports pic.twitter.com/r4yit72wGo
— Scotty Gange (@Scotty_G6) January 12, 2025
Bonitto totaled four tackles and one quarterback hit on Sunday. He ranked third in the regular season with 13.5 sacks, a new career high. Bonitto and Co. will now look to improve on the 2024 campaign next season.
